Rural Life
Social initiative for farmers developed in Galway now launched in US
Farmer’s Yards, a social wellbeing initiative developed at University of Galway for the farming community, has been launched in the...
University of Galway
Rural Life
First course on animal law in an Irish law school made available
University of Galway has announced the introduction a course on animal law for undergraduate law students in Ireland, starting this...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Pilot project to use Old Irish Goats for conservation grazing
Old Irish Goats are planned to be used in a new pilot project to control invasive plant species on designated...
Rural Life
New book provides deep dive into Ireland's rural history
A new book ‘Inside Rural Ireland: Power and Change Since Independence’, edited by Tomas Finn and Tony Varley, provides a...
Agri-Business
€4m for research on bovine TB, soil and climate change
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research, Martin Heydon,...
Environment
Report highlights climate impacts of global investment in fossil fuels
A global report published today (Wednesday, October 30) has highlighted that health risks due to climate change are being “exacerbated”...
Rural Life
Clare farmer awarded honorary doctorate by University of Galway
John Davoren, a farmer, businessman and innovator from Co. Clare, has been awarded an honorary doctorate in science by the...
Agri-Business
Research estimates 'shadow wage' on Irish dairy farms
The average “shadow wage” or economic value of farm family labour on Irish dairy farms has been estimated at €30.97/hour,...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Irish researchers create on-the-spot water testing device
A new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water to detect one of the most dangerous types of E.coli bacteria...
Rural Life
55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day - study
55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day, according to new research findings by the University of Galway. The...
Agri-Business
DAFM leading all-island research project on pathogens
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is leading an all-island research project to address European cross-border pathogens....
Environment
Research: Peat soils cover 13% more area than previous map
New research has suggested that peat soils cover 13% more area in Ireland when compared to previously used maps. The...
Agri-Business
30 new businesses formed from AgInnovation course annually
Right now is a “very exciting time” for AgInnovation in this country, according to the programme manager of AgInnovation –...
Environment
€1.4m for major research project on reducing GHGs in agriculture
Funding of €1.4 million is being provide to a research consortium, involving University of Galway, to pioneer greenhouse gas (GHG)...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
Conference examines impact of stress on farmers' wellbeing
Researchers found that frequent stress does not automatically result in poor wellbeing for farmers, a conference in Dublin has heard....
Rural Life
University of Galway teams up with FAO to combat hunger
University of Galway has announced a partnership with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to combat hunger and...
Environment
Study: Maintaining milk output would need 96% cut in suckler beef
Lack of consensus on how to account for greenhouse gases (GHGs) from agriculture is impeding policy development for ‘net zero’...
Rural Life
Immigrant farmers' letters featured in new project
Farmers are among those who feature in Imirce, a new digital repository that provides access to thousands of Irish-American emigrant...